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With the guidance of professional artist Ellen Hopkins Fountain, capture the atmosphere, light, and color of the Hudson River in this plein air workshop. Some painting experience suggested.

Travel through the Hudson Valley with Laura Vookles, Chair of the Curatorial Department, as she discusses the watercolor works in James McElhinney: Discover the Hudson Anew and the photographs in Janelle Lynch: Another Way of Looking at Love.

Enjoy free general admission Friday and Saturday evenings from 5–7pm through August 28. Experience the exhibitions currently on view, attend a free planetarium show at 6pm, and enjoy the outdoor courtyard, where you may bring your own mat or blanket. We are also thrilled to welcome you back for our popular Summer Amphitheater Series, Friday

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of this historic event with fun, family-friendly programs at the Museum. All events will be held indoors. Programs & Special Exhibition 1:30–2:30pm: Owls and Other Skyhunters – Live bird show with Falconer Brian Bradley 3:30pm: I Thank My Lucky Stars – Lecture in the Planetarium with Al Nagler 1–4pm: Family Studio:

The Hudson River Museum is celebrating 100 years! This once-in-a-lifetime event will take place at the Museum, commemorating our unique and rich history and vibrant future. From the cocktail reception to our stunning seated gala dinner, it will be a high-energy, joyous evening. #HRM100 Centennial Gala Honorees George Latimer, Westchester County Executive Christian Petroni, Chef

This candid panel discussion will explore themes exemplified by the significant works of David Clyde Driskell, Barkley L. Hendricks, and Kerry James Marshall currently on view in Art and Identity, as well as the stories shared in Through Our Eyes. Panelists include: Dr. Mary E. Dillard, Professor of African History and Global Studies and Director

In the early morning hours of June 28, 1969, the first brick was thrown at the Stonewall Inn as a series of spontaneous demonstrations by members of the LGBTQ community swelled against a police raid. That uprising is widely considered to constitute the most important event leading to the gay liberation movement and the modern

See the images in the exhibition Can I Get a Witness: Photographs by Herb Snitzer and Art & Identity: Highlights from the Collections of the Hudson River Museum and Art Bridges, and create an eye-catching poster with uplifting images and stenciled letters. Afterward, hold up your poster to get your picture taken with our instant camera.

Relax in our courtyard, picnic or play a lawn game, while you groove and enjoy the musical selections of HRM Teen DJs during free summer evening hours. #HRMTeens  

Take an awe-inspiring tour of the night sky as seen from our area, with topics ranging from visible planets, bright stars, and the Milky Way, to periodic comets, seasonal constellations, alien planets, upcoming rocket launches, and more! In February, learn about other phenomena such as a Winter Hexagon. It’s not a very tidy geometric figure,